School Nurses: When is everyone back?

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Specializes in School Nurse, past Med Surge.

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Where are you located & what are this year’s protocols?

I’m in Indiana.  I go back Wednesday, the kids a week later (8/11).  This year masks are optional (so probably 3 people will wear them).  Not sure how much distancing will be maintained...I know 6-12 physically can’t since there’s no virtual option this year, K-5 might be able to keep some distance.  School contacts will not be quarantined but will have mask and distancing restrictions for those 2 weeks at school if they’re not vaccinated.  So this should be fun.  I think I’m dreading this year more than last.

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Specializes in pediatrics, school nursing.

I'm officially back 8/30, kids will be back on 9/1. Currently, the state has told us that masks are "strongly recommended" for K-6, but it is still optional and that if the district decides to mandate masking, we cannot mandate vaccinated students. All other COVID protocols are out the window (except in the health offices). Information about close contacts and quarantining guidance is forthcoming. 

With the Delta Variant and no mask mandate, I too, am very nervous for what this year will bring. 

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I’m in Ohio. My first day back is Aug 18th. Kids (elementary) come the 19th. No directions have been given yet but I do think..and hope that masks will be required for students and staff. 

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Specializes in School Health.

My first day back was 8/2 and the kids start 8/10.

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Specializes in kids.

Mid Sep....fell and broke my proximal humerus. ORIF yesterday....gah!

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Nutmegge - wishes for a speedy & uneventful recovery.

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Specializes in kids.
3 minutes ago, amoLucia said:

Nutmegge - wishes for a speedy & uneventful recovery.

Thx  surgery yesterday. ORIF  All good until the nerve block started to wear off!

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Specializes in Home Health,Dialysis, MDS, School Nurse.

Staff are back 8/17, kids are back 8/25.  We are starting school as normal with no Covid precautions other than enhanced cleaning that was put in place last year.   

Hope you heal quickly, Nutmegge!!

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Specializes in School LPN.

The official start date for students is August 17, but they pick up their schedules on the 16th.    I have a few that are scheduled to some in for tags or catheters.   The school nurse says she'll hang with me through the first few just to make sure I transition well.    Can hardly wait.

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Specializes in School nursing.

I never left! But I now work year round (but did take some very much needed vacation time in July). 

The rest of my nursing staff is back August 23rd, students back August 30th.

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On 8/3/2021 at 8:13 AM, Incognito-lpn said:

I’m in Ohio. My first day back is Aug 18th. Kids (elementary) come the 19th. No directions have been given yet but I do think..and hope that masks will be required for students and staff. 

Well..I was very wrong. No masks. No directions about anything yet. And no meetings planned before school starts next week. I’m completely shocked and so disappointed and furious. I have no words. I feel like I am screwed this year and feeling pretty hopeless ? 

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Specializes in School Nursing, Home Health.

I started 2 weeks ago and we are already closed down ?.

Honestly, I am relived. I literally had sick kids from 7:45-1:00 back to back on most days. PLUS trying to do all the covid stuff and my REGULAR work. I was already burnt out. 

 

I get to recharge for a bit over a week. HA. 


May the odds be forever in your favor guys!

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